The front side (left, above) has the statement "WAR WITH SPAIN" around
the top. At the bottom is the date "1898." Depicted in the center is a
spanish fortification, possibly a blockhouse. To the right is a stalk of
sugar cane, and to the left a stalk of tobacco. Though the images are not
the same, the ribbon of yellow and blue, identical to the Navy and Marine
version of the medal.

The reverse side (right, above) has the statement "UNITED STATES
ARMY" around the top, and "FOR SERVICE" below the eagle. The center bears
the image of an eagle alighting on a shield, cannon barrel and a collection
of flagsfoul anchor. Below the words "FOR SERVICE" are thirteen stars.

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